Balancing general and specific

Finally, you strengthen an argument by achieving a balance of general and specific statements. Some writers stumble by never resorting to quotations or other forms of evidence; others stumble by never rising above a deluge of facts, quotes, and details. There is no ideal proportion, nor does every paragraph need to balance these elements. But over the course of the essay be sensitive to a steady rising and falling rhythm, from high to low, from general to specific.